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The IHuse
MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND
lA
VOL. 6. NO. 6
ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND, JANUARY 19, 1956
PRICE 10c.
HEIDI REIBLING IS
MISS MEMORIAL 1956
JAMES GUSHUE
James Gushue
Rhodes Scholar
Memorial is once more the alma
mater of the Rhodes Scholar for
Newfoundland. Jim Gushue, Arts
Class of '5 5 was chosen to receive
the £600 ($1,680) award for
1955, from three applicants, which
included two Newfoundlanders
studying outside the province.
Next year Jim journeys to Oxford
University, England, where he
plans to read in Liberal Arts. He
looks forward to a course in
Modern Greats, which is the Philosophy of Political Science.
Gushue was schooled at Prince
of Wales College, here in St. John's
and led his schoolmates as Head
Prefect. He entered MUN in 1951,
was President of the Arts and
Science Society and was known as
a steady head in debates. In his
second year also, he mounted the
steps to the Ivory Tower, to serve
on the Student's Council. The
same year he was Associate Editor
of the Cap and Gown, and an
officer cadet in the COTC.
Jim is best known for his one
hand push shot on the basketball
court. He and mates Pardy,
McNeil and Edgecombe gave birth
to a fighting five that were toasted
from championship cups all the
way up at PWC and MUN. He
was a four year Varsity man at
Memorial.
When he graduated last summer,
the economists at the Federal Department of Fisheries nabbed him.
He stayed on there this year.
On his graduation from Oxford,
Jim plans to enter industry, in his
chosen field of economics. It was
his father's wish that he study law,
but Jim has his own preferences.
The MUSE speaks for the whole
University when it congratulates
Jim on his success and wishes him
lots more in the future.
Local Profs
Are Happy
In England
Dr. Forbes of the Chemistry
Department travelled to England
last Christmas, sponsored by the
Carnegie Foundation Travelling
Fund. The purpose of his trip
was to purchase English equipment
for the labs, to lecture, and to talk
with professors at the Universities
of Nottingham, Cambridge, London and Glasgow.
While in London, Dr. Forbes
visited Prof. Blundon and Prof.
O'Reilly, both of whom are on
sabbatical leave from Memorial,
and both of whom are doing
graduate work at London University. Mr. Blundon is working
under Dr. Davenport on the Theory
of Numbers. Miss O'Reilly is
continuing her studies in English at
Bedford College.
Prof. Blundon confided some
amusing sidelights of the change
from Newfoundland to London.
He found on the subways "a
funeral atmosphere and poker
faces." He found the clerks in the
shops and banks very courteous,
helpful and efficient. He found
landlords reluctant to let flats to
men with families. Miss O'Reilly
misses her friends at the University,
and in St. John's. Both, however,
are very happy in their new homes.
Dr. Forbes informed us that his
first Master of Science will graduate
next spring. Mr. Bill Mueller will
continue his work at London University on a Rothemere Foundation
Scholarship.
t.C; DEAN CAREW; MISS MEMORIAL
Calvert Papers
EDITOR'S NOTE: This release
from the History Department was
passed along by Dr. Rothney.
Through the kindness of Mr.
Frederick S. D. Marr, of the Uni-
veristy of Maryland, the Department of History has received a
positive copy of the microfilm of
the "Calvert Papers." These
papers, which belonged to Lord
Baltimore, are in the possession of
the Maryland Historical Society, in
Baltimore. They deal with his
activities in Ferryland in the 17th
century, as well as with his later
activities in Maryland.
MRS. HICREY RETIRES
AS PRESIDENTS SECRETARY
"They say that a good secretary
is her bosses right hand," said Mrs.
Audrey Hickey, who winds up
nine years of service as Presidential
Secretary next month, "but sometimes she has to be both right hand
and left."
Mrs. Hickey came to Memorial
in '46 as secretary to the late Dr.
Hatcher. When the latter took
sabbatical leave in 1948, she switched her efficiency to the desk of Dr.
Hunter. She has been the right
hand of Dr. Gushue since '52.
Married for two years, she now
forsakes the typewriter for the
kitchen.
Interviewing applicants for the
job, Dr. Gushue asked Mrs. Hickey
just what she did in the run of a
day. She couldn't tell him. She
does so many things, sometimes at
such short notice that a strict
routine is not workable.
Mrs. Hickey's friendly personality will be missed by all who did
business with her, her courteous
efficiency won for her the friendship
and respect of all who knew her.
Quite a number of applicants
have been interviewed by the President, and at the last count, the
number was reduced to four, out
of which the successful female will
be chosen.
PRESIDENT'S NEW
YEAR MESSAGE
The Christmas vacation is over and the results of the examinations known. The analysis has produced interesting contrasts and
results generally have been commensurate with effort and application to study.
I am disturbed over the examination marks of a number of
students who, while not inferior in intelligence, have shown up badly
in the light of the over-all results. The plain truth is that many have
not put their minds and their energies into their work, and that they
can do better if they try. Where results have been good, I hope they
will be even better in the Spring examinations, but where they have
been poor I urge the students concerned to treat the Christmas results at a time for "stock-taking," or self-appraisal, and ask themselves why they have done badly and determine that they will
do everything within their power to erase this record in the Spring.
If they are in any doubt or confusion they ought to consult their
faculty advisors immediately. But generally what is needed is resolution—that they will not allow distractions or lack of application
and concentration to be the determining factors in their university
record.
Nobody can "coast" through university, it's a rare opportunity for development, but the inescapable reality is that success cannot be achieved without the student's own effort. Here are some
"do's' and don'ts" which I hope you will follow :
1. If you have not done so, draw up a study time-table, discuss
it with your faculty advisor, and stick to it.
2. Don't let your mind wander while in the classroom. Concentrate on your study. Don't be distracted, and above all do not distract or interfere with others either in the classroom or the library.
3. Don't be thoughtless. Sound travels, and shouting or loud
conversation in corridors can be a nuisance to other students in the
library or in class, and to faculty members in their offices. Be
thoughtful and courteous about this.
If you are anxious and determined to succeed you will. Make
this your objective and keep it before you at all times.
Let us have better work and results.
R. GUSHUE,
President.
ARTS SPONSOR LITERARY COMPETITION

The IHuse
MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND
lA
VOL. 6. NO. 6
ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND, JANUARY 19, 1956
PRICE 10c.
HEIDI REIBLING IS
MISS MEMORIAL 1956
JAMES GUSHUE
James Gushue
Rhodes Scholar
Memorial is once more the alma
mater of the Rhodes Scholar for
Newfoundland. Jim Gushue, Arts
Class of '5 5 was chosen to receive
the £600 ($1,680) award for
1955, from three applicants, which
included two Newfoundlanders
studying outside the province.
Next year Jim journeys to Oxford
University, England, where he
plans to read in Liberal Arts. He
looks forward to a course in
Modern Greats, which is the Philosophy of Political Science.
Gushue was schooled at Prince
of Wales College, here in St. John's
and led his schoolmates as Head
Prefect. He entered MUN in 1951,
was President of the Arts and
Science Society and was known as
a steady head in debates. In his
second year also, he mounted the
steps to the Ivory Tower, to serve
on the Student's Council. The
same year he was Associate Editor
of the Cap and Gown, and an
officer cadet in the COTC.
Jim is best known for his one
hand push shot on the basketball
court. He and mates Pardy,
McNeil and Edgecombe gave birth
to a fighting five that were toasted
from championship cups all the
way up at PWC and MUN. He
was a four year Varsity man at
Memorial.
When he graduated last summer,
the economists at the Federal Department of Fisheries nabbed him.
He stayed on there this year.
On his graduation from Oxford,
Jim plans to enter industry, in his
chosen field of economics. It was
his father's wish that he study law,
but Jim has his own preferences.
The MUSE speaks for the whole
University when it congratulates
Jim on his success and wishes him
lots more in the future.
Local Profs
Are Happy
In England
Dr. Forbes of the Chemistry
Department travelled to England
last Christmas, sponsored by the
Carnegie Foundation Travelling
Fund. The purpose of his trip
was to purchase English equipment
for the labs, to lecture, and to talk
with professors at the Universities
of Nottingham, Cambridge, London and Glasgow.
While in London, Dr. Forbes
visited Prof. Blundon and Prof.
O'Reilly, both of whom are on
sabbatical leave from Memorial,
and both of whom are doing
graduate work at London University. Mr. Blundon is working
under Dr. Davenport on the Theory
of Numbers. Miss O'Reilly is
continuing her studies in English at
Bedford College.
Prof. Blundon confided some
amusing sidelights of the change
from Newfoundland to London.
He found on the subways "a
funeral atmosphere and poker
faces." He found the clerks in the
shops and banks very courteous,
helpful and efficient. He found
landlords reluctant to let flats to
men with families. Miss O'Reilly
misses her friends at the University,
and in St. John's. Both, however,
are very happy in their new homes.
Dr. Forbes informed us that his
first Master of Science will graduate
next spring. Mr. Bill Mueller will
continue his work at London University on a Rothemere Foundation
Scholarship.
t.C; DEAN CAREW; MISS MEMORIAL
Calvert Papers
EDITOR'S NOTE: This release
from the History Department was
passed along by Dr. Rothney.
Through the kindness of Mr.
Frederick S. D. Marr, of the Uni-
veristy of Maryland, the Department of History has received a
positive copy of the microfilm of
the "Calvert Papers." These
papers, which belonged to Lord
Baltimore, are in the possession of
the Maryland Historical Society, in
Baltimore. They deal with his
activities in Ferryland in the 17th
century, as well as with his later
activities in Maryland.
MRS. HICREY RETIRES
AS PRESIDENTS SECRETARY
"They say that a good secretary
is her bosses right hand," said Mrs.
Audrey Hickey, who winds up
nine years of service as Presidential
Secretary next month, "but sometimes she has to be both right hand
and left."
Mrs. Hickey came to Memorial
in '46 as secretary to the late Dr.
Hatcher. When the latter took
sabbatical leave in 1948, she switched her efficiency to the desk of Dr.
Hunter. She has been the right
hand of Dr. Gushue since '52.
Married for two years, she now
forsakes the typewriter for the
kitchen.
Interviewing applicants for the
job, Dr. Gushue asked Mrs. Hickey
just what she did in the run of a
day. She couldn't tell him. She
does so many things, sometimes at
such short notice that a strict
routine is not workable.
Mrs. Hickey's friendly personality will be missed by all who did
business with her, her courteous
efficiency won for her the friendship
and respect of all who knew her.
Quite a number of applicants
have been interviewed by the President, and at the last count, the
number was reduced to four, out
of which the successful female will
be chosen.
PRESIDENT'S NEW
YEAR MESSAGE
The Christmas vacation is over and the results of the examinations known. The analysis has produced interesting contrasts and
results generally have been commensurate with effort and application to study.
I am disturbed over the examination marks of a number of
students who, while not inferior in intelligence, have shown up badly
in the light of the over-all results. The plain truth is that many have
not put their minds and their energies into their work, and that they
can do better if they try. Where results have been good, I hope they
will be even better in the Spring examinations, but where they have
been poor I urge the students concerned to treat the Christmas results at a time for "stock-taking," or self-appraisal, and ask themselves why they have done badly and determine that they will
do everything within their power to erase this record in the Spring.
If they are in any doubt or confusion they ought to consult their
faculty advisors immediately. But generally what is needed is resolution—that they will not allow distractions or lack of application
and concentration to be the determining factors in their university
record.
Nobody can "coast" through university, it's a rare opportunity for development, but the inescapable reality is that success cannot be achieved without the student's own effort. Here are some
"do's' and don'ts" which I hope you will follow :
1. If you have not done so, draw up a study time-table, discuss
it with your faculty advisor, and stick to it.
2. Don't let your mind wander while in the classroom. Concentrate on your study. Don't be distracted, and above all do not distract or interfere with others either in the classroom or the library.
3. Don't be thoughtless. Sound travels, and shouting or loud
conversation in corridors can be a nuisance to other students in the
library or in class, and to faculty members in their offices. Be
thoughtful and courteous about this.
If you are anxious and determined to succeed you will. Make
this your objective and keep it before you at all times.
Let us have better work and results.
R. GUSHUE,
President.
ARTS SPONSOR LITERARY COMPETITION